Lot 20087 – 1871 (6.4) Envelope from Magaga (in upper Egypt) via

1871 (6.4) Envelope from Magaga (in upper Egypt) via Alexandria and Brindisi to York, England, franked with Egypt 1867 Penasson 2pi tied by faint V.R.POSTE EGIZIANE / MAGAGA / 6 APR 1871 circular datestamp, the 2pi paying the inland rate to a foreign destination, in combination with Great Britain 1d red plate 119 pair + 6d plate 8, both cancelled “B01”, and ALEXANDRIA / 71 the British Post Office circular datestamp alongside, backstamped V.R. POSTE EGIZIANE / ALESSANDRIA / 7 APR 1871 transit and YORK / AP 16 71 circular datestamp, extremely rare combination usage

Provenance: Emile Antonini, Samir Fikry